A thought provoking, behind the scenes look at the Venture Capital world presented by two highly respected veterans of the industry:
• Barry Eggers, General Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and
• Warren Lazarow, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP.

Barry and Warren have been on the front lines of venture capital for nearly two decades and witnessed first-hand the issues and challenges that VCs and entrepreneurs have faced over the last decade. Join us as these seasoned veterans share their experiences and insight into the world of venture capital. Some of the following topics will be addressed:

• How to look for funding and is venture capital the way to go?
• "How many times do I have to tell you the answer is No?"
• Should an entrepreneur ever give up on funding an idea?
• Issues keeping VCs awake at night
• Spotlight on important trends in venture capital
• How to fund a truly revolutionary idea or product
• Must-haves in a management team
• Controlling your burn rate so you don't go up in flames
• Term sheet: Issues and Negotiations
• Difficulties with start-ups: Founders, investors and management teams
• The toughest rounds to fund and why

Date: May 25, 2005

Location: O'Melveny & Myers LLP
2765 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Limited Space Available. Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed admission

Registration: 8:00-8:30 a.m.

Program: 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Registration Fee: $45 VC Task Force members, $55 Affiliates, $65 General

Registration Link: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=88442